Monera Kingdom Monerans are single celled organisms without a nucleus. Some produce their own food and some hunt
This bacteria is called Klebsiella pneumoniae
Klebsiella pneumoniaebacilli shapedfound in soil, water, grain, vegetables, and animals
This bacteria is called Rahnella aquatilis
Rahnella aquatiliscocci shapedfound in fresh water, soil, and algae
Protist KingdomProtists are organisms that have a nucleus and organelles. Most are single celled. ProtozoanProtozoa are animal like organisms, with no cell walls and no chlorophyll.
picture of Pfiesteria piscicida
Pfiesteria piscicida"Fish Killer"found in brackish, estuarine water, and in infected fish
AlgaePlant-like,contains chlorophyll, and has cell walls; primitive.
Picture of Cyanidioschyzon merolae.
Cyanidioschyzon merolae"Red Alga"live in hot, acidic springs; in water
Fungus Kingdom Fungi are multi cellular organisms with no chlorophyll, and they absorb nutrients.
ZygomycotaThis is a thread-like fungus; it has a spore at the end of the filament. adsfdfadfdfdfsadfPhycomyces blakesleeanus
This is Phycomyces blakesleeanus
Kingdom: FungiPhylum: ZygomycotaClass: ZygomycetesOrder: MucoralesFamily: PhycomycetaceaeGenus: PhycomycesSpecies: blakesleeanus Common Name: N/A This fungus lives in driftwood that might be floating in estuaries.
Chytridiomycota Chytridiomycota organisms live either in soil or water, contain un-released spores, and usually live on dead, organic material.
Kingdom: FungiPhylum: ChytridiomycotaClass: ChytridiomycetesOrder: BlastocladialesFamily: PhysodermataceaeGenus: PhysodermaSpecies: maydis Common Name: N/A This fungus lives in soil and water; water is required for it to grow
ChytridiomycotaChytridiomycota organisms live either in soil or water, contain un-released spores, and usually live on dead, organic material.
This is Rhizophydium sphaerocarpum.
Rhizophydium sphaerocarpum Kingdom: FungiPhylum: ChytridiomycotaClass: ChytridiomycetesOrder: CytridialesFamily: ChytridiaceaeGenus: RhizophydiumSpecies: sphaerocarpum Common Name: N/A live in brackish, estuarine water, and sometimes on plantsAscomycotaAscomycota organisms are sac fungi and are shaped as a cup.
adfasdfdsfasfasdfsdafadsfasdfasdfsdfdsaafadsfadsfasdfasdfdsafadsfsdlive in/on estuarine plants and flowers
Plant KingdomPlants are multi celled organisms with cell walls and chlorophyll.Lycophytaclub mosses; larger than non- vascular mosses
The common name is Acadian quillwort.
Isoetes acadiensis Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: LycopodiophytaClass: LycopodiopsidaOrder: IsoetalesFamily: IsoetaceaeGenus: IsoetesSpecies: acadiensis Common name: Acadian quillwort Lives in shallow water and streams
Pteridophytaferns; they have fronds and spores on the bottom of the leaves
The common name is watersprite.
Ceratopteris thalictroidesKingdom: PlantaeDivision: PteridophytaClass: FilicopsidaOrder: PolypodialesFamily: ParkeriaceaeGenus: CeratopterisSpecies: thalictroides Common name: watersprite It is commonly found in West African estuaries and swamps
Magnoliophytaangiosperms; these plants have flowers and seeds in a fruit
The common name is South American waterweed.
Elodea callitrichoidesKingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: LiliopsidaOrder: AlismatalesFamily: HydrocharitaceaeGenus: ElodeaSpecies: callitrichoides Common name: South American waterweed Lives in estuaries in North America
Pinophytareproduce with cones or seeds on the outside of the plant; they have no fruit and they are evergreen
The common name is Bald-cypress.
Taxodium distichumKingdom: PlantaeDivision: PinophytaClass: PinopsidaOrder: PinalesFamily CupressaceaeGenus: TaxodiumSpecies: distichum Common name: Bald-cypress Lives on the coasts of estuaries
Magnoliophytaangiosperms; these plants have flowers and seeds in a fruit
The common name is Kudzu.
Pueraria phaseoloidesKingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaOrder: FabalesFamily: FabaceaeGenus: PuerariaSpecies: phaseoloidesCommon name: KudzuGrows along the coastline of lagoons and estuaries
Byrophytathese plants have no water conducting tissues so they grow close to the ground
This is called Andreaea flabellata.
Andreaea flabellata Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: ByrophytaClass: AndraeopsidaOrder: AndreaealesFamily: AndreaeaceaeGenus: AndreaeaSpecies: flabellata Common Name: N/A Normally lives in water at a depth of 0 to - 4,778 meters
SphenophytaThese organisms are horsetails, and have hollow stems with joints.
Scouring Rush Horsetail
Equisetum hyemaleKingdom: PlantaeDivision: SphenophytaClass:EquisetopsidaOrder: EquisetalesFamily: EquisetaceaeGenus: EquisetumSpecies: hyemale "Scouring Rush Horsetail" Live on the moist banks of estuarine water. Can survive salt and fresh water.
Lycophyta These organisms are club mosses, and are larger than non vascular mosses.
Bolander's Quillwort
Isoetes bolanderi"Bolander's Quillwort"Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: LycophytaClass: Lycopsida Order: IsoetalesFamily: IsoetaceaeGenus: IsoetesSpecies: bolanderiFound near edge of murky, muddy, water. Cannot tolerate too much salt. AnthocerotophytaOrganisms with no water conducting tissue, and are close to the ground.
Notothylas dissecta
Notothylas dissectaKindom: PlantaeDivision: AnthocerotophytaClass: AnthocerotopsidaOrder: AnthocerotalesFamily:TenebrionoideaGenus: NotothylasSpecies: dissectacommon name: N/AFound growing in moist soil near estuarine water. MAGNOLIOPHYTA Angiosperm organisms (covered seeds), with flowers and seeds in the fruit.
The common name is mangrove.
Rhizophora mangle "Mangrove"Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaOrder: RhizophoralesFamily: RhizophoraceaeGenus: RhizophoraSpecies: mangleFound on coasts of estuaries with roots in brackish water. BYROPSIDOPHYCEAEOrganisms that are a class of green algae. Codium decorticatum
This is called Codium decorticatum.
Kindom: PlantaeDivision: ChlorophytaClass: ByropsidophyceaeOrder: ByropsidalesFamily: ScarabaeoideaGenus: CodiumSpecies: decorticatumcommon name: N/AFound on rocks and roots in the estuarine biome. FLORIDEOPHYCEAEOrganisms that are a class of red algae.
The common name is Creathnach.
Palmaria palmata "Creathnach"Kindom: PlantaeDivision: RhodophytaClass: FlorideophyceaeOrder: PalmarialesFamily: PyraloideaGenus: PalmariaSpecies: palmataTypically found at the water's edge.
Animal Kingdom Multi celled; digest food inside their body Invertebrates Arthropod These organisms have multiple body segments, jointed appendages, and an exoskeleton.
The common name is the common American prawn.
Palaemonetes vulgarisKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: MalacostracaOrder: DecapodaFamily: PalaemonidaeGenus: Palaemonetesspecies: vulgariscommon name: common American prawnlives in estuaries and oyster reefs
Porifera These organisms live in water, have two cell layers seperated by a jelly-like substance, and they have one opening for food and waste.
The common name is boring sponge.
Cliona celataKingdom: Animalia Phylum: Porifera fClass: Demospongiae Order: Hadromerida Family: ClionaidaeGenus: Clionaspecies: celata common name: boring spongefound at the water's edge in intertidal zones where the water is not too high or low
NemataOrganisms with one opening for food and another for waste; they have a straight digestive tube; some are parasites and others live in water or soil
This is called Alaimonema multicinctum.
Alaimonema multicinctumKingdom: AnimaliaPylum: NemataClass: AdenophoreaOrder: AraeolaimidaFamily AxonolaimidaeGenus: Alaimonemaspecies: multicinctum common name: N/Alives in brackish estuarine water or soil
Echinoderms Organisms that live in salt water, have a spiny skeleton and arms, and are able to regenerate (grow back body parts that have been lost)
Northern Pacific Seastar
Asterias amurensis
"Northern Pacific Sea Star" Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Echinodermata Class: Stelleroidea Order: Forcipulatida Family: Asteriidae Genus: Asterias Species: amurensis Live in shallow areas of salt water, or on underwater rocks
Mollusks Organisms that are soft bodied, have well developed organ systems, and some with hard shells
Cyclophorus rafflesi eximius Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Gastropoda Order: Architaenioglossa Family: Cyclophoridae Genus: Cyclophorus Species: rafflesi Subspecies: eximius Found under dead organic material in shallow water, or on estuarine rocks
Flat Worms Organisms that are usually parasites, have one opening for food and waste, and have a simple nervous system.
Species: rotundatumFound in water of rocky estuarine areas and on moist shores of estuaries.
VertebratesAmphibiaSpend the first part of their life in water with gills,and the second part of their life on land with lungs; they have smooth skin
This is the California Red-legged Frog.
Rana aurora draytonii
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae Genus: Rana species: aurora subspecies: draytonii
Common Name: California Red-legged Frog
lives in wetlands including streams, ponds, and estuaries
AntinopterygiiFins supported by bones; their upper jaw bones slide forward when opened
This is a picture of Seatrout.
Cynoscion arenarius
Kingdom: Animalia
Pylum: Chordata
Class:Antinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family Sciaenidae Genus: Cynoscion species: arenarius
Common Name: Seatrout
Lives in brackish estuarine water
AvesThey have hollow bones, scaly legs, and feathers
This is a picture of the Great Egret.
Ardea alba
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Ardeidae Genus: Ardea species: alba
Common Name: Great Egret Ardea alba can be found in all kinds of wetlands including estuaries
Mammalia Animals that are hairy, milk producing, and endothermic.
Enhydra lutris "Sea Otter" Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Mustelidae Genus: Enhydra Species: lutris Found in estuarine water and on the shores of estuaries.
Ascidiacea Animals that have a flexible outer skeleton and are attached to the surface.
Styela clava Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Ascidiacea Order: Stolidobranchia Family: Styelidae Genus: Styela Species: clava Found in shallow water of estuaries, usually close to shore.
Cephalaspidomorhi Animals that are jaw less fish, have a skeleton of cartilage, hatch in fresh water but live in salt water as an adult, and come back to fresh water to lay eggs.
Petromyzon marinus "Sea Lamprey" Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Cephalaspidomorphi Order: Petromyzontiformes Family: Petromyzontidae Genus: Petromyzon Species: marinus Live in water of estuaries, often feeding/living on fish.
By: Ruchir G and Maura G
Monera Kingdom
Monerans are single celled organisms without a nucleus. Some produce their own food and some hunt
Klebsiella pneumoniaebacilli shapedfound in soil, water, grain, vegetables, and animals
Rahnella aquatiliscocci shapedfound in fresh water, soil, and algae
Protist KingdomProtists are organisms that have a nucleus and organelles. Most are single celled.
ProtozoanProtozoa are animal like organisms, with no cell walls and no chlorophyll.
Pfiesteria piscicida"Fish Killer"found in brackish, estuarine water, and in infected fish
AlgaePlant-like,contains chlorophyll, and has cell walls; primitive.
Cyanidioschyzon merolae"Red Alga"live in hot, acidic springs; in water
Fungus Kingdom
Fungi are multi cellular organisms with no chlorophyll, and they absorb nutrients.
ZygomycotaThis is a thread-like fungus; it has a spore at the end of the filament.
adsfdfadfdfdfsadfPhycomyces blakesleeanus
Kingdom: FungiPhylum: ZygomycotaClass: ZygomycetesOrder: MucoralesFamily: PhycomycetaceaeGenus: PhycomycesSpecies: blakesleeanus
Common Name: N/A
This fungus lives in driftwood that might be floating in estuaries.
Chytridiomycota
Chytridiomycota organisms live either in soil or water, contain un-released spores, and usually live on dead, organic material.
asdfsdfdsfsdfsdfasfdsfasdfafdaddPhysoderma maydis
Kingdom: FungiPhylum: ChytridiomycotaClass: ChytridiomycetesOrder: BlastocladialesFamily: PhysodermataceaeGenus: PhysodermaSpecies: maydis
Common Name: N/A
This fungus lives in soil and water; water is required for it to grow
ChytridiomycotaChytridiomycota organisms live either in soil or water, contain un-released spores, and usually live on dead, organic material.
Rhizophydium sphaerocarpum
Kingdom: FungiPhylum: ChytridiomycotaClass: ChytridiomycetesOrder: CytridialesFamily: ChytridiaceaeGenus: RhizophydiumSpecies: sphaerocarpum
Common Name: N/A
live in brackish, estuarine water, and sometimes on plantsAscomycotaAscomycota organisms are sac fungi and are shaped as a cup.
Pleospora herbarum Kingdom: FungiPhylum: AscomycotaClass: AscomycetesOrder: PleosporalesFamily: PleosporaceaeGenus: Pleosporak;adlsfjs;adlfjsfdfdasfasdfSpecies: herbarum
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adfasdfdsfasfasdfsdafadsfasdfasdfsdfdsaafadsfadsfasdfasdfdsafadsfsdlive in/on estuarine plants and flowers
Plant KingdomPlants are multi celled organisms with cell walls and chlorophyll.Lycophytaclub mosses; larger than non- vascular mosses
Isoetes acadiensis
Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: LycopodiophytaClass: LycopodiopsidaOrder: IsoetalesFamily: IsoetaceaeGenus: IsoetesSpecies: acadiensis
Common name: Acadian quillwort
Lives in shallow water and streams
Pteridophytaferns; they have fronds and spores on the bottom of the leaves
Ceratopteris thalictroidesKingdom: PlantaeDivision: PteridophytaClass: FilicopsidaOrder: PolypodialesFamily: ParkeriaceaeGenus: CeratopterisSpecies: thalictroides
Common name: watersprite
It is commonly found in West African estuaries and swamps
Magnoliophytaangiosperms; these plants have flowers and seeds in a fruit
Elodea callitrichoidesKingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: LiliopsidaOrder: AlismatalesFamily: HydrocharitaceaeGenus: ElodeaSpecies: callitrichoides
Common name: South American waterweed
Lives in estuaries in North America
Pinophytareproduce with cones or seeds on the outside of the plant; they have no fruit and they are evergreen
Common name: Bald-cypress
Lives on the coasts of estuaries
Magnoliophytaangiosperms; these plants have flowers and seeds in a fruit
Pueraria phaseoloidesKingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaOrder: FabalesFamily: FabaceaeGenus: PuerariaSpecies: phaseoloidesCommon name: KudzuGrows along the coastline of lagoons and estuaries
Byrophytathese plants have no water conducting tissues so they grow close to the ground
Andreaea flabellata
Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: ByrophytaClass: AndraeopsidaOrder: AndreaealesFamily: AndreaeaceaeGenus: AndreaeaSpecies: flabellata
Common Name: N/A
Normally lives in water at a depth of 0 to - 4,778 meters
SphenophytaThese organisms are horsetails, and have hollow stems with joints.
Equisetum hyemaleKingdom: PlantaeDivision: SphenophytaClass:EquisetopsidaOrder: EquisetalesFamily: EquisetaceaeGenus: EquisetumSpecies: hyemale
"Scouring Rush Horsetail"
Live on the moist banks of estuarine water. Can survive salt and fresh water.
Lycophyta
These organisms are club mosses, and are larger than non vascular mosses.
Isoetes bolanderi"Bolander's Quillwort"Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: LycophytaClass: Lycopsida Order: IsoetalesFamily: IsoetaceaeGenus: IsoetesSpecies: bolanderiFound near edge of murky, muddy, water. Cannot tolerate too much salt.
AnthocerotophytaOrganisms with no water conducting tissue, and are close to the ground.
Notothylas dissectaKindom: PlantaeDivision: AnthocerotophytaClass: AnthocerotopsidaOrder: AnthocerotalesFamily:TenebrionoideaGenus: NotothylasSpecies: dissectacommon name: N/AFound growing in moist soil near estuarine water.
MAGNOLIOPHYTA
Angiosperm organisms (covered seeds), with flowers and seeds in the fruit.
"Mangrove"Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaOrder: RhizophoralesFamily: RhizophoraceaeGenus: RhizophoraSpecies: mangleFound on coasts of estuaries with roots in brackish water. BYROPSIDOPHYCEAEOrganisms that are a class of green algae.
Codium decorticatum
Kindom: PlantaeDivision: ChlorophytaClass: ByropsidophyceaeOrder: ByropsidalesFamily: ScarabaeoideaGenus: CodiumSpecies: decorticatumcommon name: N/AFound on rocks and roots in the estuarine biome. FLORIDEOPHYCEAEOrganisms that are a class of red algae.
"Creathnach"Kindom: PlantaeDivision: RhodophytaClass: FlorideophyceaeOrder: PalmarialesFamily: PyraloideaGenus: PalmariaSpecies: palmataTypically found at the water's edge.
Animal Kingdom
Multi celled; digest food inside their body
Invertebrates
Arthropod
These organisms have multiple body segments, jointed appendages, and an exoskeleton.
Palaemonetes vulgarisKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: MalacostracaOrder: DecapodaFamily: PalaemonidaeGenus: Palaemonetesspecies: vulgariscommon name: common American prawnlives in estuaries and oyster reefs
Porifera
These organisms live in water, have two cell layers seperated by a jelly-like substance, and they have one opening for food and waste.
Cliona celataKingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Porifera
fClass: Demospongiae
Order: Hadromerida Family: ClionaidaeGenus: Clionaspecies: celata
common name: boring spongefound at the water's edge in intertidal zones where the water is not too high or low
NemataOrganisms with one opening for food and another for waste; they have a straight digestive tube; some are parasites and others live in water or soil
Alaimonema multicinctumKingdom: AnimaliaPylum: NemataClass: AdenophoreaOrder: AraeolaimidaFamily AxonolaimidaeGenus: Alaimonemaspecies: multicinctum
common name: N/Alives in brackish estuarine water or soil
Echinoderms
Organisms that live in salt water, have a spiny skeleton and arms, and are able to regenerate (grow back body parts that have been lost)
"Northern Pacific Sea Star"
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Echinodermata
Class: Stelleroidea
Order: Forcipulatida
Family: Asteriidae
Genus: Asterias
Species: amurensis
Live in shallow areas of salt water, or on underwater rocks
Mollusks
Organisms that are soft bodied, have well developed organ systems, and some with hard shells
Cyclophorus rafflesi eximius
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Architaenioglossa
Family: Cyclophoridae
Genus: Cyclophorus
Species: rafflesi
Subspecies: eximius
Found under dead organic material in shallow water, or on estuarine rocks
Flat Worms
Organisms that are usually parasites, have one opening for food and waste, and have a simple nervous system.
Stenostomum rotundatum
Kindom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Class: Turbellaria
Order: Catenulida
Family: Stenostomidae
Genus: Stenostomum
Species: rotundatumFound in water of rocky estuarine areas and on moist shores of estuaries.
VertebratesAmphibiaSpend the first part of their life in water with gills,and the second part of their life on land with lungs; they have smooth skin
Rana aurora draytonii
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Rana
species: aurora
subspecies: draytonii
Common Name: California Red-legged Frog
lives in wetlands including streams, ponds, and estuaries
AntinopterygiiFins supported by bones; their upper jaw bones slide forward when opened
Kingdom: Animalia
Pylum: Chordata
Class:Antinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family Sciaenidae
Genus: Cynoscion
species: arenarius
Common Name: Seatrout
Lives in brackish estuarine water
AvesThey have hollow bones, scaly legs, and feathers
Ardea alba
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Ardeidae
Genus: Ardea
species: alba
Common Name: Great Egret
Ardea alba can be found in all kinds of wetlands including estuaries
Mammalia
Animals that are hairy, milk producing, and endothermic.
Enhydra lutris
"Sea Otter"
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Mustelidae
Genus: Enhydra
Species: lutris
Found in estuarine water and on the shores of estuaries.
Ascidiacea
Animals that have a flexible outer skeleton and are attached to the surface.
Styela clava
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Ascidiacea
Order: Stolidobranchia
Family: Styelidae
Genus: Styela
Species: clava
Found in shallow water of estuaries, usually close to shore.
Cephalaspidomorhi
Animals that are jaw less fish, have a skeleton of cartilage, hatch in fresh water but live in salt water as an adult, and come back to fresh water to lay eggs.
Petromyzon marinus
"Sea Lamprey"
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Cephalaspidomorphi
Order: Petromyzontiformes
Family: Petromyzontidae
Genus: Petromyzon
Species: marinus
Live in water of estuaries, often feeding/living on fish.
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